JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80039285

Overview

JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80039285

Date : Sep 26, 2025

The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes. We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses. This is a pool announcement and multiple positions will be hired from this announcement.

Location Information : Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center - 1803 5th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay : $1,751.77 Bi-Weekly = $21.90 per hour

Bi-Weekly = $21.90 per hour (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever higher.)

THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location Information : Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center - 1803 5th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, staff and others, upholding a zero-tolerance policy for escapes, abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct by staff with detained youth.
• Assist in operating a secure detention center and ensure detained youth receive their constitutional rights with attention to legal, medical and mental health issues.
• Ensure compliance of services and programming with court orders, departmental policies and Quality Assurance standards.
• Complete training to maintain proficiency in dispensing medications to youth and distribute medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or facility nurse.
• Perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation as necessary.
• Supervise youth in all activities, issue directives, counsel, and use appropriate levels of protective action as needed to control detained youth in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Inspect facility, youth, visitors and packages for contraband.
• Train and coach employees on duties and facility policies and procedures; orient new staff.
• In the absence of the supervisor, assume acting supervisor duties.
• Write reports and prepare records regarding incidents and movements, and document violations of procedures, rules and statutes; prepare detained youth for court appearances and transport as needed.
• Use security and emergency equipment to ensure safety and security of youth and facility.
• Complete 10-minute / 5-minute checks or Continuous Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for youths in confinement or designated as suicidal.
• Assess information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System and initiate / maintain detained youth counts as directed.
• Attend and complete required training; perform CPR, AED and First Aid as trained; attend required meetings.
• Maintain a valid Driver License and report changes to supervision; comply with driver restrictions for state vehicles.
• Perform other duties as required and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Special Notes

Nearest Major Market : Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market : Bradenton

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., Eastern time

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